Ahead of Oscars, Pharrell hits No. 1 with 'Happy'

Pharrell Williams rehearses before the NBA All-Star basketball game in New Orleans. The producer-rapper-singer's tune "Happy" is nominated for best original song at the Oscars, to be announced Sunday, March 2.Associated Press

Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Calling Pharrell's current state "happy" might be an understatement.

The producer-rapper-singer's tune "Happy" is nominated for best original song at Sunday's Oscars. Days ahead, the upbeat anthem has climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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